Holiday campaign hits $15,198
With the deadline set for noon on Monday, the 2002 Give-A-Christmas fund now stands at $15,198.85 as local residents contributed another $1,184. “We are so close to that deadline and I’m becoming very nervous,’ said Sparkle, the Christmas star. “I hope we are able to make it. We only have a few days left to raise $40,000 for the Salvation Army.’
The latest contributions came from Merrittstown, Masontown, Fairchance, McClellandtown, Point Marion, Uniontown and Smithfield.
Groups and businesses participating included Haydentown Christian Church, patrons and employees of Konko’s Sports Bar in Uniontown, Fayette County Office of the Area Agency on Aging and Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Fayette, Uniontown Chapter of Barbershoppers, Asbury United Methodist Men in Uniontown and the Fayette County Investment Club.
“Thank you so much for all your help,’ said Sparkle. “We really appreciate everyone who participates.’
Sparkle also received Christmas cards from Judy, Gary and Jennifer Rable of Merrittstown, the Uniontown Chapter of Barbershoppers, and Helen Keteles of McClellandtown as well as some nice notes:
“Dear Sparkle, Please accept this donation of $150 from the patrons and employees of Konko’s Sports Bar in Uniontown. We do this in memory of a special employee, Judith E. Shaffer, who passed away unexpectedly May 6, 2002. We are confident your goal will be met. Merry Christmas to all.’
“Dear Sparkle, Enclosed please find our donation. May God bless as we celebrate this wonderful season of Christ’s birth.’ Haydentown Christian Church.
“Dear Sparkle, Your goal is great and commendable, but we feel sure you will make it.’ Warren and Adaline Bailey of Fairchance.
“To Sparkle, In loving memory of son Jeffrey and all loved ones.’ Ira and Ruth Rice of Uniontown.
“Dear Sparkle, Hoping that your Christmas brings a season full of happy things and especially in meeting the goal of the 2002 Give-A-Christmas. I know that will make you happy. I’m sending my donation in honor of my eight grandchildren: Samantha, Danielle, Joseph and Abigail Borsodi, Rebecca, Rachel and Sarah Zajac, and Alexandria Heintz.’ Jean Borsodi of Point Marion.
“Thank you for all the kind words and encouragement,’ said Sparkle. “The deadline is just days away but I know that we can do this. Remember that all your donations are returned to your own community where Salvation Army units are helping your neighbors. Please, won’t you participate today? Time is running short.’
To contribute, send your donations to Give-A-Christmas, P.O. Box 1147, Uniontown 15401 or bring it to the front desks of the Herald-Standard offices in Uniontown, Connellsville and Brownsville and the Greene County Messenger in Waynesburg weekdays during business hours. The deadline is Monday at noon.
Today’s contributors
Judy, Gary and Jennifer Rable, Merrittstown; Doc Miller, Fairchance; Warren and Adaline Bailey, Fairchance, Helen Keteles, McClellandtown.
Jean Borsodi, in honor of 8 grandchildren, Samantha, Danielle, Joseph, Abigail Borsodi, Rebecca, Rachel, Sarah Zajac, Alexandria Heintz; Marian Raleigh, Uniontown, Elizabeth Zwartz, Uniontown; Haydentown Christian Church, Smithfield; Shirley and Gerald Gomer, Masontown; Joe, Dorothy and Mark Kopinsky, Uniontown; Patrons and Employees of Konko’s Sports Bar, in memory of special employee Judith E. Shaffer, Uniontown.
Fayette County Office of the Area Agency on Aging and Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Fayette, Uniontown; Van Swearingen Family, in memory of parents, Uniontown; Uniontown Chapter of Barbershoppers, Uniontown; Ira and Ruth Rice, in loving memory of son Jeffrey and all loved ones, Uniontown; Asbury United Methodist Men, Uniontown; Mr. and Mrs. George Molesy, Uniontown; Fayette County Investment Club, in memory of Catherine Miller, Uniontown; Denice Ferranti-Robinson, in memory of Paul Ferranti and deceased of the Bononi Family, Uniontown; Wallace Grimm of Monaca, in memory of Herbert Grimm Family, Alois Mauser Family and Edward Molek, Uniontown.